Teen arrested in Deltona possibly connected to 50 burglaries

Suspect wanted by Sanford police for attempted murder

Published: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 9:36 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:09 p.m.

A 17-year-old, already facing an attempted murder charge, was captured Friday by Volusia County sheriff's deputies in Deltona, and officials believe he's tied to at least 50 area burglaries, an official said.

Jamiroquan McGill, who is wanted by Sanford police in a drive-by shooting and on other charges, was found during a traffic stop about 10 a.m. in a gold Honda Accord, which matched the description of a vehicle seen leaving several local crime scenes, Volusia County sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said in a release. McGill fled when a deputy tried to pull him over and was caught less than an hour later hiding in a wooded area near Arrendonda Drive.

McGill was initially charged with aggravated fleeing/attempting to elude a law enforcement officer and grand theft of a motor vehicle, Davidson said. After he was questioned by investigators, McGill also incurred charges — with two counts of each — of burglary, grand theft and criminal mischief.

Sanford police have warrants for McGill's arrest on charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, shooting a deadly missile into a dwelling, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a weapon by a Florida delinquent, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a gang-related felon or delinquent and criminal mischief, Davidson said.

Officials believe they will be able to connect McGill to at least 50, possibly more, residential burglaries throughout Central Florida, Davidson said. About 15 to 20 of those burglaries occurred in Volusia County.

McGill was taken to the Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Daytona Beach, Davidson said.

<p>A 17-year-old, already facing an attempted murder charge, was captured Friday by Volusia County sheriff's deputies in Deltona, and officials believe he's tied to at least 50 area burglaries, an official said.</p><p>Jamiroquan McGill, who is wanted by Sanford police in a drive-by shooting and on other charges, was found during a traffic stop about 10 a.m. in a gold Honda Accord, which matched the description of a vehicle seen leaving several local crime scenes, Volusia County sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said in a release. McGill fled when a deputy tried to pull him over and was caught less than an hour later hiding in a wooded area near Arrendonda Drive.</p><p>McGill was initially charged with aggravated fleeing/attempting to elude a law enforcement officer and grand theft of a motor vehicle, Davidson said. After he was questioned by investigators, McGill also incurred charges — with two counts of each — of burglary, grand theft and criminal mischief.</p><p>Sanford police have warrants for McGill's arrest on charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, shooting a deadly missile into a dwelling, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a weapon by a Florida delinquent, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a gang-related felon or delinquent and criminal mischief, Davidson said.</p><p>Officials believe they will be able to connect McGill to at least 50, possibly more, residential burglaries throughout Central Florida, Davidson said. About 15 to 20 of those burglaries occurred in Volusia County.</p><p>McGill was taken to the Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Daytona Beach, Davidson said.</p>